Politics California Billionaire Tax Measure Moves to November Ballot After Negotiations Collapse Stella Green, June 25, 2026 California voters will decide in November whether to impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires after negotiations to keep the measure off the ballot expired Thursday without an agreement between Governor Gavin Newsom and the initiative’s backers. The proposed measure would require a one-time 5% levy on the net worth… Continue Reading
Opinion Wealth Taxes Trigger a Silent Economic Squeeze Sentinel Update, June 25, 2026 By Veronique de Rugy Thursday, 25 June 2026 06:13 AM EDT Last week, nearly every elite men’s tennis player skipped one of London’s marquee tournaments. Only one of the world’s top 10 showed up at Queen’s Club, the traditional Wimbledon warmup; stars including Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz and… Continue Reading
Politics Republican Mega-Donors Reportedly Give $880 Million in Political Contributions During First Half of 2026 Stella Green, June 25, 2026 An analysis of Federal Election Commission filings found that Republican-leaning megadonors contributed $880 million during the first half of 2026—more than triple the amount donated by Democrat-leaning donors. The Democratic-aligned top donors channeled $290 million into federal political committees, with an additional $200 million coming from bipartisan and special-interest groups…. Continue Reading
Politics Rep. Rich McCormick Calls U.S.-Iran Deal a “Hollow” Arrangement, Demands Regime Change Stella Green, June 25, 2026 Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., a Marine and Navy veteran who deployed to the Persian Gulf and serves on the House Armed Services Committee, condemned the new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding as a hollow arrangement that grants Tehran critical time to rebuild its military capabilities. During an interview on Thursday, he… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Declares ‘Communist Takeover’ as Left-Wing Gains Momentum in Democratic Primaries Stella Green, June 25, 2026 President Donald Trump intensified his warnings about communism Thursday night, declaring on Truth Social that “the game is on” after spending much of the week criticizing what he describes as a growing communist movement within the Democratic Party. “The Communists are finally making their move. I’ve been waiting and preparing… Continue Reading
Entertainment Manhattan Prosecutors Drop Final Retrial on Harvey Weinstein After Accuser Jessica Mann Declares She Can No Longer Bear Testimony Ella Thomas, June 25, 2026 Manhattan prosecutors have abandoned plans to retry Harvey Weinstein on a third-degree rape charge after the accuser, Jessica Mann, informed authorities she no longer wishes to testify in any further proceedings. This decision concludes the final unresolved criminal charge against the former Hollywood producer. District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Wednesday… Continue Reading
Politics Senate Faces Pressure to Pass Voter Eligibility Bill Amid Filibuster Debate Stella Green, June 25, 2026 Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) stated on Thursday that the Senate has procedural options to bypass the filibuster and pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, commonly known as the SAVE America Act. The legislation, which Roy introduced in the House, would require voters to present proof of U.S. citizenship when… Continue Reading
Politics Dershowitz Calls for Immediate Impeachment of Federal Judge Over Alleged ‘Bad Behavior’ Stella Green, June 25, 2026 Harvard University professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz stated Thursday that perjury laws “ought to be applied equally to all,” arguing public officials and judges should face the same legal standards as citizens. During an appearance on the program “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren,” Dershowitz said, “I do think perjury… Continue Reading
Opinion New York Self-Destructs as State and City Leaders Fuel Financial Crisis and Antisemitic Violence Stella Green, June 25, 2026 New York’s fiscal situation continues to deteriorate rapidly under a series of decisions by state and city officials that prioritize immediate union demands over sustainable financial management. The recently approved state budget, which increased from an initial $268 billion proposal to $277 billion—a $9 billion rise—relied on short-term revenue mechanisms… Continue Reading
Politics Ralph Norman Demands Senate Prioritize Voter Registration Law Over All Other Congressional Bills Stella Green, June 25, 2026 By Charlie McCarthy | Thursday, 25 June 2026 07:35 AM EDT No legislation should come before either chamber of Congress until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act, Rep. Ralph Norman said on Thursday. Appearing in a recent interview, the South Carolina Republican stated that Congress must prioritize election integrity… Continue Reading